Somalia

Somalia has mainland Africa's longest coastline, stretching along both the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden.

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Why go

Capital: Mogadishu

Currency: Somali Shilling (SOS)

Languages: Somali & Arabic

Best time: Dec–Feb

Weather: Predominantly hot, dry and semi-arid

Top attractions: Mogadishu • Liido Beach • Berbera • Laas Geel • Zeila

Nature: Indian Ocean coastline • Gulf of Aden • plateaus • arid landscapes

Quick fact: Somalia has mainland Africa's longest coastline, stretching along both the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden.